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MarylandSB 00482026 Regular SessionSenate

Education - Public School Construction - Alterations

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

State approval for big school projects

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Superintendent must approve any plan to buy or sell land, school sites, or school buildings used to educate students. Any addition or renovation over $1,250,000 that changes student‑occupied spaces must be approved before work starts. Any change order over $350,000 that affects student‑occupied spaces also must be approved before it takes effect. County boards must get this approval before renting, building, or signing contracts for these school facilities.

Statewide checks on school building conditions

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Interagency Commission on School Construction runs a yearly maintenance check and a statewide assessment of school buildings. Local school systems must report extra data at least once every 4 years to the Master Facility Asset Library. Reports cover temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, acoustics, lead paint, asbestos, kitchen sanitation, lighting, emergency communications, health room features, lab safety gear, HVAC, life‑safety systems, roofs, and other key systems.

Debt rules for former school buildings

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State cannot require a county to repay school debt on a building first built on or before February 1, 1971, if the title moved to the county and the building is used for other local government work. If a county sells a former school, sale money must repay any State‑backed debt. If more than 10% of usable space is rented for more than operating and maintenance costs, the profit must pay down bonds. For many post‑1971 buildings with later work over $100,000 and more than $5,000 in debt, counties must reimburse the State when the school is no longer used for eligible education purposes and title has transferred.

New timeline and appeals for school funding

Beginning July 1, 2026, by March 1 each year the Interagency Commission on School Construction recommends projects that make up 90% of the next year’s school construction money in the Governor’s capital budget. The Commission must set an appeal process for projects that are not recommended. The law also removes the Commission’s power to set who is eligible for State construction funding in its regulations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/30/2026House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/30/2026House

  8. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  9. Referred Appropriations

    3/13/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments {393827/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/9/2026Senate

  14. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/14/2026Senate

  16. Pre-filed

    9/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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